Last minute tag along?? Think it'll work out?

[TigerLilyBlossom]

We leave for Disney in less than 2 weeks--last night, I got a call from my mother, who all of the sudden wants to come too. Well, I checked the Disney site to see what's available, and Not a room is available for the days we will be there. She offered to stay in our room (which thrilled DH, by the way, lol) but I don't think that is do-able, because we are staying at POR, and I thought the maximun occupancy is 4 people, which we have...so I don't think they will allow that, and to be honest, the idea doesn't thrill me either--I like my space, and from what I read the rooms aren't gigantic to begin with.

Do you think if I called CRO they would have something even though nothing is coming up on the disney website?

I am sort of in a bind, because when I told her the 4 person limit and no rooms showing up online, she started acting all "suuuuure there aren't--if you don't want me to go just say so" A guilt trip wasn't what I was planning on

DH did find a room online at the Hilton, which appears to be near Downtown Disney. She doesn't want to stay too far away and "feel left out" and wants to do exactly what we are doing (parks, etc.) so if she did go for the Hilton near Downtown Disney--is it actually on the property? would she need to rent a car or can those folks at the Downtown Disney places use Disney transportation too?

Oy...I don't want to kiss our fun, stress-free Disney vacation that we were hoping for good-bye before we even get there...

 

[NCombs]

POR does have room for 5 people in the AB section. One of the kids will have to sleep in a trundle bed.

Don't go by the website. It's not very accurate. Often people have it come up with no availability and once they call, there are rooms.

Would she be willing to pay for the second room which could be close or connecting to yours at POR?

 

[woody5]

POR can accomodate five if you are in the Bayou section. The rooms have a trundle bed that pulls out. It will be fine as long as one of your kids isn't really tall. There is an extra charge of $15 I believe. If you are going to have her in your room with you call down and add her to your reservation so they know you have five. All of the rooms do not hold five. Also calling CRO directly is worth a shot. Call every morning.

 

[winniedapooh]

I would keep calling. I did this for a co-worker who was going to CSR and had not made ressies in time to attend a conference. Kept calling, she had booked at CBR just in case, and lo and behold a room was available 2 weeks prior to her leaving!

 

[elf]

I wouldn't mention the 5 in a room accomodation if it's going to make you unhappy. Give her the number to call and check POFQ and POR. Say something like "Mom I'm sorry there is no availability, but things change daily why don't we both try calling everyday". Take some of the burden off yourself.

I've had this happen with MIL, it's very annoying we spend so many hours and months planning these things, other people don't have a clue.

 

[*Fantasia*]

Also try Expedia.com and Travelocity.com I have booked trough Expedia on our last trip. We stayed at POFQ. No problems there. I did call CRO just to make sure they had us on their reservation.

So... she just decided on the last minute to come along and offered herself to stay with you guys?? Oh my... did she asked or she just told you? I don't like that. I prefer for people to ask not just assume that they can just come as they please. I know what you mean by wanting some space and there is nothing wrong with that.

I hope that you can get a room for her. This way it would not be so cramped in the room and also the children has more room to roam between the two room (that is with connecting rooms) and if the children wants to stay with her at night, that would give you and your husband some quiet time alone.

I wish you luck.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Elf's idea is perfect! Have her call so that she can't give you the guilt trip! Aren't moms GREAT?

Luckily my mom has her own idea about accommodations (see also: The Princess and the Pea) so she will usually book her own room when she wants to tag along (like she is next month to Chicago!)

Good Luck, try not to stress (yeah right!) and have her do some of her own legwork (but give her the 1-800 number to call to eliminate excuses!)

Bon Voyage!

 

[DisneyWisher]

Try to look on the positive side if she can get her own room. You and hubby might be able to get a quiet night just the 2 of you. Nice romantic dinner and PI or Jellyrolls (dueling piano bar). While your mom can babysit. Plus think of the memories for your kids. My parents took my older girls when they were 6 & 8, again when they were 10 & 12 that year they got my mom to go on Splash Mountain and ToT (dad loved that ride). My daughters still talk about it and that was 10 yrs ago. Plus if she has her own room one of your children might want to sleep in her room. Have a great vacation and make some awesome memories.

 

[vacationwoman]

3 adults and 2 children in 1 room at a moderate is pushing it (IMO).
Remember to there is only 1 bathroom. I know we wouldn't be comfortable sharing w/DM no matter how close you may be. There is really not much privacy and the rooms are not that big. Even if I didn't mind having DM with us I wouldn't because there just isn't enough space in the room to be comfortable.

I would call CRO to check availability because WDW website leaves a lot to be desired.
This would mean she would have to pay for her own room. It would cost less for her to stay at one of the value resorts and then meet up with you at the parks.
It's also very possible that there are not any rooms. The resorts are heavily booked because of the new attractions and the celebration of DL's 50th.
Try to make her understand why you can't get anything last minute and that it's not your fault she waited till the last minute.

 

[skiwee1]

Elf's idea is perfect! Have her call so that she can't give you the guilt trip! Aren't moms GREAT?

Luckily my mom has her own idea about accommodations (see also: The Princess and the Pea)

LMAO! Very funny!

 

[Lewisc]

The Hilton is in DTD and has the same extra hours perk as people staying onsite.

The DTD hotels have decent transportation, she won't need a rental car.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Don't forget if you add her to your room, you will have to pay the extra adult fee for the room. Maybe $25/night or something like that.

 

[susy]

I'd tell her it is too late to change all of your plans now, but she is more than welcome to come on the next trip.